This makes it obvious Morgan will be primarily used as a blocking tight end, and there’s a good chance he fills in for Rhett Ellison, who signed with the Giants this offseason.

It would be a surprise if Morgan didn’t make the team with Ellison’s departure, but it would also be a surprise if the team didn’t add another tight end in the draft or through free agency, considering the team showed interest in Jared Cook.

Overall, getting Morgan in the sixth round, a player who will likely have a bigger role in his second season, seems like solid value for general manager Rick Spielman and the Vikings.

Morgan, 23, is one of four tight ends on the roster along with Kyle Carter, Kyle Rudolph and newly-signed Nick Truesdell.

Per Spotrac, Morgan is due $540,000 in 2017.

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